Controlling one’s diet by manipulating calories into a deficit to lose fat and reveal the hard-earned muscle underneath is critical for bodybuilders and their aesthetics. If the body fat percentage is too high, the conditioning won’t be up to snuff, and the visuals on stage will be weakened even in the muscle mass on one’s frame.
On March 10, 2023, former Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey took to her YouTube channel to share how she diets to get shredded — meaning lean enough to show off the separation between muscles. Check it out below:
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Dana Linn Bailey’s Daily Macros
Bailey’s last meal is the largest calorie-wise of the day —587 calories. Her daily macro breakdown is as follows:
- Fat — 26 grams
- Carbs — 191 grams
- Protein — 129 grams
- Calories — 1,514 calories
- 234 from fat
- 764 from carbs
- 516 from protein
Part of what makes Bailey’s diet successful is her ability to maintain it without having to put too much thought into it. She doesn’t feel like she is restricted in her intake or longing for more food. If anything, she presented as though she was eating more than she would have otherwise preferred.
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Featured image: @danalinnbailey on Instagram